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5 copy-ready notes for 3d printing (additive manufacturing), in English and Spanish. Copy a note, replace the [bracketed] example values, and check the "Watch for" line before you release the drawing.

Values in [brackets] are examples; replace them with your own. Notes marked Verify values rely on common practice; confirm them with your supplier or design engineer. These notes are examples, not an engineering approval of your drawing.

AM-01 Process and materialAM-02 Build orientationAM-03 TolerancesAM-04 Supports and finishAM-05 Metal post-processing

AM-01

Process and material

Checked
EN
MANUFACTURE BY [MJF / SLS] IN [PA12]. METAL: [LASER POWDER BED FUSION] IN [17-4PH].
ES
FABRICAR POR [MJF / SLS] EN [PA12]. METAL: [FUSIÓN LÁSER EN LECHO DE POLVO] EN [17-4PH].

Watch for: "SLS A6 STEEL" — outdated process name; current metal printing is laser powder bed fusion.

Basis: process names per ISO/ASTM 52900. checked

AM-02

Build orientation

Checked
EN
BUILD ORIENTATION AT SUPPLIER'S OPTION UNLESS SHOWN.
ES
ORIENTACIÓN DE IMPRESIÓN A ELECCIÓN DEL PROVEEDOR A MENOS QUE SE INDIQUE.

Basis: convention; ASME Y14.46-2022 covers how to show it. checked

AM-03

Tolerances

Verify values
EN
UNTOLERANCED DIMENSIONS ±[0.3]% OR ±[0.3] MM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
ES
DIMENSIONES SIN TOLERANCIA ±[0.3]% O ±[0.3] MM, LO QUE SEA MAYOR.

Basis: typical service-bureau capability; check with the supplier. verify

AM-04

Supports and finish

Verify values
EN
REMOVE ALL SUPPORT MATERIAL AND LOOSE POWDER. SURFACES MARKED [△33]: [BEAD BLAST / MACHINE].
ES
RETIRAR TODO EL SOPORTE Y EL POLVO SUELTO. SUPERFICIES MARCADAS [△33]: [MICROESFERA / MAQUINAR].

Basis: convention. verify

AM-05

Metal post-processing

Verify values
EN
STRESS RELIEVE BEFORE REMOVAL FROM BUILD PLATE. [HIP PER ___] IF REQUIRED.
ES
RELEVAR ESFUERZOS ANTES DE RETIRAR DE LA PLACA DE IMPRESIÓN. [HIP SEGÚN ___] SI SE REQUIERE.

Basis: convention; HIP spec depends on the alloy. verify

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